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Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine

7901 Dallas Street
Fort Smith, AR 72903

(479) 782-8892

Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD is an ophthalmologist in Fort Smith, AR specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Fort Smith, Baptist Health of Arkansas and Mercy Health System.

Office Locations

Mercy Health System

7901 Dallas Street
Fort Smith, AR 72903

(479) 782-8892

(479) 782-8840

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

ophthalmic ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD performed more ophthalmic ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Arkansas.

Top 25%

By Volume:

comprehensive eye exam

laser surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

intermediate eye exam

laser eye surgery

secondary cataract surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

YAG laser surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Arkansas, Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD performed more comprehensive eye exam, laser surgery, and YAG laser capsulotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for comprehensive eye exam, intermediate eye exam, laser eye surgery, secondary cataract surgery, YAG laser capsulotomy, and YAG laser surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Fort Smith, AR during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	98
doctor visit	1947
eye procedures	1015
laser treatment	98
ultrasound (sonogram)	296

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Fort Smith, AR during 2013 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	96
doctor visit	1914
eye procedures	956
lab tests	54
laser treatment	96
ultrasound (sonogram)	299

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD.

**Gender**
Male	485
Female	754

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1124
Black	31
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	35

**Age**
From 65 to 74	535
From 75 to 84	403
85 and over	149
Less than 65	152

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Fort Smith, AR during 2014 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	68
doctor visit	1923
eye procedures	893
injections	30
laser treatment	68
ultrasound (sonogram)	247

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD.

**Gender**
Male	459
Female	691

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1022
Black	37
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	32

**Age**
From 65 to 74	486
From 75 to 84	384
85 and over	128
Less than 65	152

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Fort Smith, AR during 2015 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	68
doctor visit	1962
eye procedures	1081
injections	15
laser treatment	102
ultrasound (sonogram)	282

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD.

**Gender**
Male	934
Female	1480

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2168
Black	72
Hispanic	80
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	50

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1064
From 75 to 84	788
85 and over	272
Less than 65	290

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Fort Smith, AR during 2016 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	94
doctor visit	2144
eye procedures	1153
laser treatment	115
ultrasound (sonogram)	278

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD.

**Gender**
Male	510
Female	809

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1191
Black	36
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	26

**Age**
From 65 to 74	576
From 75 to 84	438
85 and over	154
Less than 65	151

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Fort Smith, AR during 2017 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	112
doctor visit	2099
eye procedures	1043
laser treatment	112
ultrasound (sonogram)	257

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD.

**Gender**
Male	519
Female	806

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1159
Black	58
Hispanic	54
Asian	19
Other	15
Native American	20

**Age**
From 65 to 74	587
From 75 to 84	443
85 and over	143
Less than 65	152

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Fort Smith, AR during 2018 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	142
doctor visit	889
eye procedures	1810
laser treatment	142
ultrasound (sonogram)	189

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD.

**Gender**
Male	473
Female	762

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1089
Black	51
Hispanic	49
Asian	13
Other	15
Native American	18

**Age**
From 65 to 74	539
From 75 to 84	429
85 and over	143
Less than 65	124

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	37
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Fort Smith, AR during 2019 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	163
doctor visit	803
eye procedures	1884
laser treatment	163
ultrasound (sonogram)	179

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD.

**Gender**
Male	476
Female	734

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1053
Black	51
Hispanic	53
Asian	15
Other	16
Native American	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	529
From 75 to 84	401
85 and over	153
Less than 65	127

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Fort Smith, AR during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	145
doctor visit	537
eye procedures	1758
laser treatment	145
ultrasound (sonogram)	123

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD.

**Gender**
Male	406
Female	645

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	929
Black	42
Hispanic	39
Asian	11
Other	15
Native American	15

**Age**
From 65 to 74	479
From 75 to 84	364
85 and over	118
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	37
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Fort Smith, AR during 2021 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	197
doctor visit	864
eye procedures	1999
laser treatment	197
ultrasound (sonogram)	232

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD.

**Gender**
Male	450
Female	690

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1019
Black	39
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	498
From 75 to 84	424
85 and over	125
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Fort Smith, AR during 2022 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	143
doctor visit	749
eye procedures	1821
laser treatment	143
ultrasound (sonogram)	183

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD.

**Gender**
Male	414
Female	627

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	929
Black	38
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	459
From 75 to 84	383
85 and over	129
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	38
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Fort Smith, AR during 2023 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	155
doctor visit	747
eye procedures	2351
laser treatment	155
ultrasound (sonogram)	265

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD.

**Gender**
Male	491
Female	768

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1158
Black	30
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	502
From 75 to 84	529
85 and over	172
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Fort Smith, AR were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

capsulotomy	123
doctor visit	1381
eye procedures	1480
injections	22
lab tests	54
laser treatment	128
ultrasound (sonogram)	235

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD.

**Gender**
Female	730
Male	468

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	40
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	1070
Native American / Alaskan Native	18
Hispanic	40
Other	9

**Age**
75 to 84	415
85 and over	140
Less than 65	121
65 to 74	521

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Amer Bd Ophthalmology and has a state license in Arkansas.

Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine

Residency: University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Amer Bd Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Arkansas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mercy Hospital Fort Smith

Baptist Health of Arkansas

Mercy Health System

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fort Smith, AR.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-17

Dr. Geren and his entire staff are the best. I was almost blind from cataracts. After surgery and recouperation, I can see better than ever. Friendly, no non sense, totally professional.  I highly recommend Dr. Geren.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$711 DURYSTA $423	LUMIGAN $270	VUITY $18
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$453 Simbrinza $352	Ilevro $61	Pazeo $29	Pataday $12
Allergan Inc.	$424 LUMIGAN $271	RESTASIS $60	COMBIGAN $58	$35
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$413 VYZULTA $274	ZYLET $97	BESIVANCE $22	LOTEMAX GEL $20
Shire North American Group Inc	$370 XIIDRA $338	$32
Other	$926 ZYLET $131	DURYSTA $84	VYZULTA $82	TYRVAYA $65	P200TxE $54	Other $510

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,217
Entertainment	$42
Education	$38

Biography

Dr. Blake Geren is a medical specialist in ophthalmology (eye disease). His education and training includes medical school at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC). He is professionally affiliated with Mercy Hospital Fort Smith and Baptist Health of Arkansas.

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Blake Norton Geren, MD From 2012 - 2023

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